The Boone Foundation
Accepts applications
The Boone Foundation is a private foundation in Monrovia, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$105,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $154,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $145,000 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $154,000 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 3 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Lou Boone the Boone Foundation 602 E Huntington Blvd Suite D, Monrovia, CA 91016 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (626) 305-5530 |
| What to submit | No preferred format |
What The Boone Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $105,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Course catalina trailhead visitor center | $50,000 |
| La World Affairs Council and Town Hall | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Social and Emotional Wellness Institute | General operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Lou Boone
- Lynda Boone Fetter
- George N Boone Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Boone Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Boone Foundation give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Boone Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Lou Boone (Chair), Lynda Boone Fetter (Secretary/Treasurer) and George N Boone Jr (President).
What does The Boone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and health.